Something went wrong, please try again later. Podcaster Laurita Blewitt and GAA pundit Joe Brolly have tied the knot. The 1993 All-Ireland winner, 53, is to marry Laurita Blewitt, 39, next weekend, Never miss a big story in Derry again with our FREE email updates. A year ago this very day the Blewitt's welcomed the Biden cousins to their ancestral home @JoeBiden here's the moment we met #family pic.twitter.com/WESACwAHAG. . 26/08/2022. [17][18], Blewitt is the third cousin of Joe Biden, the 46th and current president of the United States. GAA legend and pundit Joe Brolly has married Laurita Blewitt in an intimate ceremony. Brolly played for Derry in the 1990s and early 2000s and was part of the county's only All-Ireland Senior Football Championship winning side in 1993. The podcaster married the GAA pundit in an intimate ceremony of 100 family and. Cronin was in Co Mayo for the latest stop on her so-called "pub diplomacy" tour, which took her to Rouses Bar in Ballina, which has historic links to President Biden's Irish ancestors: As part of my #pubdiplomacy I visited Rouses bar in Ballina. About 100 guests were in attendance for Saturday's wedding, including Tommy Tiernan and Hector O'hEeochagain, Blewitt's co-hosts on the "Tommy, Hector & Laurita Podcast," one of Ireland's most popular podcasts. He and Laurita are a great couple, and very happy together," one of Brolly's friends told the Irish Mirror. An avid fan of GAA, Laurita said this campaign was right up her street and it was a no brainer for her to get involved. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The paper add that the pair exchanged vows surrounded by family and friends on the banks of the river Moy, while overlooking views . US Ambassador to Ireland Claire Cronin has extended warm wishes to Laurita Blewitt, an Irish cousin of US President Joe Biden, and her new husband, GAA pundit Joe Brolly, on their wedding. Im from Knockmore, its a great footballing community and its something Ive wanted to join for ages but havent had the time. GAA analyst Joe Brolly is set to become part of the Biden family this week, as he prepares to marry Joe Biden's cousin, Laurita Blewitt. But what do we know about the Celtic winger? In a tweet following the ceremony, Mr O hEochagain and Mr Tiernan wrote: "Comhghairdeas to our Laurita & her beloved". Joe Brolly's new wife Laurita Blewitt has revealed how the couple were propositioned by a swinger while on their honeymoon. Joe is one of the best, a very decent and clever guy who always calls a spade a spade whether it is in the courtroom, on the sports pitch or the political arena., When contacted yesterday Joe declined to comment and said: All the best. So to get the opportunity to do Gaelic4Mothers&Others is brilliant. Little is known about Michael Schumacher's current health, which remains a closely guarded secret since his horror skiing accident in 2013. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. "Then I had the misfortune of buying him a drink to which was the absolute horror show of my beloved.". The love birds tied their knot in an intimate ceremony in the presence of around 100 friends and family at The Ice House hotel in Ballina. Laurita Blewitt and Joe Brolly received a belated wedding gift from the bride's cousin - Joe Biden. It's believed over 100 guests attended the bash at a hotel in County Mayo including Lauitas best buddies and podcast co-hosts- Tommy Tiernan and Hector O hEochagain. It was a good old Irish wedding, a proper party.. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Sun 7 Aug 2022 at 11:50. Joe Brolly and his new wife Laurita Blewitt were approached by a swinger who wanted to know if they would be interested in joining a 'gangbang' on their honeymoon. The outspoken pundit hasn't appeared on the RTE Sunday Game programme since the 2019 All Ireland final, much to the disappointment of viewers. Opting for a small intimate ceremony with only 100 guests. Roy Keane leaves Laura Woods speechless with "sexy" comment during ITV coverage, Phil Foden scored twice and Kevin De Bruyne added late gloss as Manchester City defeated Bristol City, Top politician reportedly offered 120,000 to GAA legend at centre of alleged fake cancer probe, The politician offered to send the money to a hospital in the US - but the GAA legend allegedly failed to provide him with bank details, Michael Schumacher health update as Irish pal Eddie Jordan shares details about F1 star's condition. The much-loved podcaster married the popular GAA pundit in a stunning Mayo wedding earlier this month, and Laurita loved celebrating with their nearest and dearest, Want the day's sports headlines straight to your inbox? 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On Monday, US Ambassador to Ireland Claire Cronin, who was nominated to her post last year by President Biden, met up with the newlyweds in Ballina, Co Mayo, and offered them her congratulations: Congratulations to the newlyweds @lauritablewitt & @JoeBrolly1993! Brollys friend Fr Liam McClarey officiated at the ceremony and afterwards guests went on to a party at the Knockmore GAA club in Ballina. President Biden visited Ireland in 2017 and turned the first sod of a 10 million construction of Mayo's first hospice in Castlebar, and it was at that point the pair met for the first time. The former All-Ireland winning Derry footballer and barrister wed radio host Ms Blewitt - a. He and his first wife Emma, with whom he has five children, split up several years ago. Mikey Johnston has declared for Ireland. L aurita (38), who is one-third of a popular podcast with . Just over 100 guests attended the ceremony, including Derry Girls actor and comedian Tommy Tiernan, and broadcaster Hector O hEochagain, who both co-host the The Tommy, Hector & Laurita Podcast with Ms Blewit. Ex-RTE GAA pundit Joe Brolly is to marry a cousin of US President Joe Biden next weekend. Joe and Laurita, who's known for her work on the Tommy and Hector Podcast, tied the knot last August, with Laurita -- who's President Biden's third cousin -- personally inviting him to their wedding, but he had to decline. READ MORE:Joe Brolly and wife Laurita Blewitt propositioned by swinger on honeymoon who asked about 'gangbanging'. For all the latest sport news, visit the Belfast Live Sport homepage here. Over 100 guests from the GAA, politics and showbiz will attend the function at a hotel in County Mayo including Lauitas best buddies - Tommy Tiernan and Hector O hEochagain. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Biden did not attend the Irish wedding over the weekend but he was expected to send a message of good luck to the couple. READ MORE: Joe Brolly to marry US President Joe Biden's cousin and star of Ireland's top podcast. We didnt know where it was going to go, if it was going to last a month or six weeks but its just gone from strength to strength. Claire Cronin @USAmbIreland, Twitter US Ambassador to Ireland Claire Cronin. A third cousin of Laurita Blewitt . The couple got engaged last year after dating for several years. Roy Keane leaves Laura Woods speechless with "sexy" comment during ITV coverage, Phil Foden scored twice and Kevin De Bruyne added late gloss as Manchester City defeated Bristol City, Top politician reportedly offered 120,000 to GAA legend at centre of alleged fake cancer probe, The politician offered to send the money to a hospital in the US - but the GAA legend allegedly failed to provide him with bank details, Michael Schumacher health update as Irish pal Eddie Jordan shares details about F1 star's condition. Our FREE newsletter will keep you ahead of the game. 12:02, 9 FEB 2023. Laurita Blewitt, 39, and Joe Brolly, 53, are set to get married (Image: Peter Morrison via Tommy, Hector & Laurita Podcast). We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Brolly tied the knot with Biden's distant cousin Laurita Blewitt last August. Podcaster Laurita Blewitt has told how she and new husband Joe Brolly were outrageously propositioned by a swinger on their honeymoon. GAA pundit Joe Brolly has married partner Laurita Blewitt at a ceremony in her native Co Mayo. Lauritas hilarious podcast with the two comedians is the most successful in Ireland with over 10 million downloads across the globe. and his cousin Laurita Blewitt was the fundraising manager for the hospice's foundation. Clutching a bouquet of pale pink and white roses, the bride looked stunning in a long white dress with delicate lace sleeves while the groom wore a grey three-piece suit with a rust orange tie. Mr Biden has family connections in Mayo, and his cousin Laurita Blewitt was the fundraising manager for the hospice's foundation. [2][3][4] She is an experienced fundraiser for the Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation. People feel like they are listening in to their friends' conversations.. 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"I said 'you're awful friendly' and he was really chatting. pic.twitter.com/zwm7sQPfJA. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Joe Brolly and Laurita Blewitt got engaged last year after dating for quite a long time. Tipperary GAA in shock following sudden death of hurler Dillon Quirke, Darren Gleeson to remain as Antrim hurling manager after agreeing two-year term, Work to install GAA pitch at Victoria Park in East Belfast "halted" pending further discussions, Fermanagh manager planning for All-Ireland final replay during his wedding and honeymoon. Over 100 guests attended the bash including Lauitas best buddies and podcast co-hosts- Tommy Tiernan and Hector O hEochagain. 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J oe and Laurita, who is a well-known. We had a big marquee in Knockmore at the GAA clubhouse and had a big party which was lovely. This will be the first time the blitz has been held since 2019 due to Covid-19. However, the pair have not revealed where or how they first met. "I said 'are you married' and he said 'well I'm not actually married, I'm in an open relationship'. It's believed over 100 guests attended the bash at a hotel in County Mayo including Lauritas best buddies and podcast co-hosts- Tommy Tiernan and Hector O hEochagain, Want the day's sports headlines straight to your inbox? My family doesnt seem to think I work at all! She said: I suppose its worked because we didnt have any expectations as such. Meet the Celtic player who has declared for Ireland, Republic of Ireland national football team. However a number of close friends have shared updates, including Irish man Eddie Jordan. I said 'you're English is good'. Something went wrong, please try again later. He replied 'sometimes I just watch or sometimes my wife just watches'.". The Mayo native has now opened up about her special day following Joes proposal last year. Gavin Bazunu impresses but Southampton slump to Manchester United, Little Big Bear to miss Phoenix Stakes due to injury, Ireland boss Vera Pauw says she 'feels free' after going public with rape allegations, Eddie Jordan opens up on rebuffed efforts to visit Michael Schumacher after skiing accident, Mark Wahlberg would love to star alongside Conor McGregor in a movie, Get the latest sports headlines straight to your inbox by signing up for free email alerts, Sports Direct Announce Gaelic4Mothers&Others National Blitz with Laurita Blewitt. [19][20][21], Blewitt and her older brother Joe have met Biden several times. Laurita made the revelation on the latest episode of The Tommy, Hector and Laurita Podcast. And it is not the first time the pair have crossed paths, with Brolly becoming friendly with Biden as far back as 2017. The newlyweds said "I do" in Mayo's The Ice House hotel. Mr Biden has family connections in Mayo, and his cousin Laurita Blewitt was the fundraising manager for the hospice's foundation. It doesn't seem like work, Im very privileged in a way to have a job where Im having fun and youre getting paid to talk, she said. After many years together, the. The outspoken pundit hasn't appeared on the RTE Sunday Game programme since the 2019 All Ireland final, much to the disappointment of viewers. Joe Brolly and the US president have a friendship which dates back to 2017, Want the latest political news and analysis delivered straight to your inbox? The former All-Ireland winning Derry footballer and barrister wed radio host Ms Blewitt - a cousin of US president Joe Biden - at the Ice House hotel in Ballina on Saturday. Laurita Blewitt (born 28 September 1983) is an Irish podcaster, fundraiser and radio presenter and producer from Knockmore, County Mayo. They are getting married in her native Mayo and it should be a great weekend. "Basically I said congratulations, I got to know him through the (Mayo) Hospice and we've become friendly". Laurita Blewitt has revealed that she and new husband Joe Brolly were propositioned by a swinger on . The Derry man shares five children with his first wife, Emma. Obviously at your wedding you are surrounded by your best friends and family, so there was plenty of singing and dancing and music. He continued: "I got to know him through the (Mayo) Hospice and we've become friendly". We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. an official visit as Vice President to Ireland, Irish dance org CLRG "reviewing" sex offender teachers past registration, GAA club to lodge formal appeal after controversial Croke Park final, Sacked teacher continues to show up to Co Westmeath school. Nicole Glennon. The president is understood to have sent the pundit and his new bride a good luck message following Saturday's wedding. Its very organic and natural; we havent been forced together and we just talk about random stuff. pic.twitter.com/DKZscNaJ5g. Laurita Blewitt is a well-known broadcaster, and from 2006 to 2007, she served as a sports reporter for The Mayo News. Big shout out to Ryanair and Knock Airport. Joe Brolly has explained his 'friendly' relationship with US President elect Joe Biden. Meet the Celtic player who has declared for Ireland, Republic of Ireland national football team. Brolly explained that his previous link with the US president was through collaboration on the opening of a hospice facility in County Mayo five years ago. Joe Brolly has revealed he has received a "belated wedding present" from . Gaz Coombes brings Turn The Car Around to Ireland, Ed Sheeran announces Dublin date for later this month. 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